There have been 1,380 overdose deaths in B.C. this year: Coroner

Illicit drug overdoses were the cause behind 1,380 deaths so far this year in B.C., according to the Coroners Service.

That’s roughly four deaths per day between January and November.

The new data detailing the number of fatal overdoses, released Thursday, highlights the continuing concern of illicit fentanyl wreaking havoc on all corners of the province. This year, there has only been one less death than in 2017, when B.C. saw the most fatal overdoses in its history.

. @bccoroners has updated #OD stats to include all but this month. There were 110 overdose deaths in October, and 120 in November. This brings the total number of #OD deaths in B.C. to 1,380. Only one less than within the same time last year. #fentanyl#bcpoli